Rio Rancho, New Mexico vs. Midland, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Midland, Texas is 2.4% cheaper than Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $44,484 in Midland, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Midland, Texas is cheaper than Rio Rancho, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Midland
than in Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Rio Rancho, NM vs. Midland, TX
Compared to Rio Rancho, Midland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  25.3% lower
  Health
  36.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower